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YE51 UZK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,275 mi
Last recorded97,275 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 UZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 97,275 miles

o/s/r slight brake bind

Fail 4 Jan 2018 97,273 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r slight brake bind

Pass 12 Dec 2016 91,094 miles

Coolant leak ()

Off side hand-brake lever does not return to its stop

Off side headlamp beam pattern poor

Off side rear brake binding

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Dec 2016 91,094 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

Off side hand-brake lever does not return to its stop

Off side headlamp beam pattern poor

Off side rear brake binding

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 91,092 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 86,781 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 86,777 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section to front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 80,674 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 80,674 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 75,919 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 69,813 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 69,813 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

center exhaust mounting bracket fractured

traction and engine management warning lights on

Pass 18 Nov 2011 63,477 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 26 Nov 2010 56,841 miles

both rear tyres ,outer side wall perished

Pass 13 Nov 2009 53,821 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres showing cracks in side walls

Pass 16 Nov 2008 50,955 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 28 Nov 2007 48,553 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 48,553 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 45,214 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 38,055 miles

n/s/f Indicator starting to discolour

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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YE51 UZK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 79,088 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE51 UZK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YE51 UZK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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